Month: December 2025
Google’s Gemini 3 Flash model outperforms GPT-5.2 in some benchmarks
Almost exactly a month after the debut of Gemini 3 Pro in November, Google has begun rolling out the more efficient Flash version of its latest AI model. According to the company, the new system offers similar "pro-grade" reasoning performance as its flagship model at a fraction of the cost,…
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Gemini 3 Flash is here, bringing a ‘huge’ upgrade to the Gemini app
Google is upgrading its Gemini app with Gemini 3 Flash, a more efficient version of its flagship AI model that’s still capable of fielding complex requests. The new model will replace Gemini 2.5 Flash as the default inside the Gemini app, and it’s headed to Google Search, too. Its arrival…
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We asked our staff for their 2026 predictions
All this emerging tech is also signifying what to expect in 2026, so we asked Verge staff for their predictions on tech trends we could see in the new year. Will we finally see an Apple foldable device? Are we going to wear more AI hardware on our bodies? Will…
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OnePlus 15R review: A 165Hz display and big battery for $700
I know what you're thinking, didn't OnePlus release a new phone just last month? It did. A little over five weeks after the announcement of the OP15, the company is back with the OnePlus 15R, a more affordable version of its new flagship that starts at $700 (or $200 less…
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The best games to play on Xbox Game Pass in 2025
From pervasive layoffs to continued price hikes, things didn’t go so well for Xbox in 2025. But even though Game Pass, the Xbox subscription service, isn’t quite the deal it once was, there are still a lot of excellent titles to check out. This was an especially good year for…
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16 Best Food Gifts, as Tested by Our Tastebuds (2025)
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by. Source
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